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eel


Main Entry: eel
Pronunciation: \ˈēl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ele, from Old English ǣl; akin to Old High German āl eel
Date: before 12th century

1 a : any of numerous voracious elongate snakelike bony fishes (order Anguilliformes) that have a smooth slimy skin, lack pelvic fins, and have the median fins confluent around the tail — compare american eel b : any of numerous other elongate fishes (as of the order Synbranchiformes)
2 : any of various nematodes (as the vinegar eel)

eel·like \ˈēl-ˌlīk\ adjective

eely \ˈē-lē\ adjective


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